People living with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression, are at a higher risk from severe COVID-19. According to scientists at UCSF, it’s common for people with severe mental illnesses to refuse to go to the hospital and even delay seeking treatment when they have symptoms. When it comes to COVID-19, a delay in treatment can be a matter of life or death. Ensuring the continuity of mental health care supports their physical well-being as well.
Addressing these concerns and under state and county Shelter-in-Place orders, Felton’s Early Psychosis Emergency Operations Centers quickly pivoted its services to ensure that program participants would receive continuous behavioral health support. 100% of participants receive services via tele-health sessions, instead of in-person visits. In this time of COVID-19 crisis, stress is generating in all populations. Fear and anxiety about a new disease can be overwhelming and induce strong emotions and anxiety.
Experts say the country’s mental health care system could be headed into a crisis as state psychiatric hospitals and local clinics gear up for an influx of people with COVID-19. Mental health issues often coincide with a unique set of challenges that make it difficult for people to access even the most basic necessities, such as food, medications, stable housing, and healthcare. Human beings have an incredible ability to adapt and survive, with the right mental health support and programs. Felton Institute is part of the solution.
Early Psychosis Division Site Remobilization
(re)MIND® | BEAM Alameda —1005 Atlantic Avenue, Alameda, CA, 94501
Remobilization status: Open | Effective Date: June 22, 2020
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(re)MIND® Marin — 361 Third Street, Suite B, San Rafael, CA, 94901
Remobilization status: Open. | Effective Date: June 29, 2020
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(re)MIND® Monterey — 11 Quail Run Circle, Suite 202, Salinas, CA, 93907
Remobilization status: Open | Effective Date: June 8, 2020
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(re)MIND® | BEAM | BEAM UP® San Francisco —6221 Geary Street, 2nd Floor, SF, CA, 94121
Remobilization status: Open | Effective Date: June 15, 2020
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(re)MIND® | BEAM San Mateo — 1108 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94402
Remobilization status: Open | Effective Date: June 15, 2020
Days and Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early Psychosis Division: By the Numbers
About Felton Institute: Founded in 1889, Felton Institute responds to human needs by providing cutting edge, evidence-based mental health and social services that transform lives. Felton Institute is a tax-exempt organization registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit under EIN 94-1156530.
Offering more than 50 acclaimed and honored programs that address homelessness, mental health, prenatal, adolescent, adult and senior needs, Felton Institute provides services in San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, and Monterey counties.
Felton is named for its social services pioneer and executive director Dr. Katharine “Kitty” Felton who was called the ”conscience of San Francisco” and was committed to ensuring that children and families in crisis have access to social services and resources in order to help them build upon their inherent strengths and develop self-sufficiency. www.felton.org